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Scientists build an electrostatic 'tractor beam' to move space junk safely

A dead satellite can become a high-speed hazard in an orbit that is already packed with working spacecraft. That risk is why ...
IEEE

A Novel Detent Force Reduction Method Based on Primary Modular Twice Offset for Alternating Pole Permanent Magnet Linear Motor

Abstract: Aimed at achieving low detent force and minimal permanent magnet usage, this paper discusses a novel design of a Primary Modular Twice Offset Alternating Pole Permanent Magnet Linear Motor ...

New optical method reveals micellar structure changes under extensional stress

Complex fluids, such as polymer melts and concentrated suspensions, are foundational materials for industrial products, ...
Janes

IDF receives first Iron Beam laser weapon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officially received its first Iron Beam laser weapon system in a ceremony held on 28 December ...
Interesting Engineering

World’s first ‘combat-ready’ 100kW Iron Beam laser that zaps drone for cents deployed

Israel has delivered its first operational high-power laser air-defense system to the military to counter drones at a ...

IDF gets first combat-ready laser interception system

The first operational high-power laser interception system, dubbed “Iron Beam,” has been delivered to the Israel Defense ...
IEEE

Dual-Beam Forming Based on Physics-Driven Deep Learning Method for Programmable Metasurface

Abstract: Programmable metasurfaces have gained significant interests due to their capacity in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves dynamically. Here, we present a deep learning (DL) based approach ...